Cult crocodile “Old Faithful” captured — dispute over First Nations rights in Rinyirru National Park
Steve Irwin poses with a saltwater crocodile at Australia Zoo in Beerwah on September 16, 2006. Credit: Handout/Getty Images
In northeast Australia, the capture of the legendary saltwater crocodile “Old Faithful” is causing protest. The animal, which was once made famous by Steve Irwin, was considered a safety risk by the authorities and brought to a government facility. However, traditional landowners speak of a “wrongful arrest” and accuse the Queensland government of faulty testing, lack of transparency and disregard for indigenous rights.
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